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Becoming a Clutter-Free Family, Part 4

John and Danny show how kids need to learn how to be content with what they have because when parents give them everything they want, often that stuff just adds to clutter around the house.

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What is the Right Kind of Attention for Your Children?

Paying the right kinds of attention to your children is easier when you become more aware of each child’s personality and temperament.

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Becoming a Clutter-Free Family, Part 3

When it’s time to clean out the house, we might think we need to start with the kids’ rooms first, but John and Danny say we can’t only point the finger at the kids for having too much stuff, because most of their belongings come from us parents.

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Teaching Character to Your Kids

If you want your kids to have good character, here’s how you can help them “catch” it from you.

Good Books for Kids to Read: How to Find Them

You can find good books for your kids by starting with our list of genres and then matching books to your children’s interests.

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Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 4

Sometimes we can feel like we’re taking one step forward, and two steps back when it comes to communicating in a meaningful way at home with our families. John and Danny emphasize how that dance doesn’t have to lead to disaster. Featuring Dr. Mike Bechtle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

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Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 3

John and Danny explain why it’s smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.

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Discovering the Best Ways to Educate Your Child (Part 2 of 2)

Author Carol Barnier offers practical suggestions for how parents can help their children learn and succeed in school. (Part 2 of 2)

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Discovering the Best Ways to Educate Your Child (Part 1 of 2)

Author Carol Barnier offers practical suggestions for how parents can help their children learn and succeed in school. (Part 1 of 2)

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How to Help Your Angry Child, Part 2

Kids don’t have the same coping mechanism as adults, so parents need to help them learn those tools.

Who Is Shaping Your Kids?

Recognizing three types of contributors to children’s lives.

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Help Your Kids Discover What They’re Good At

Children need to discover an ability or a skill they can be good at and achieve competence. And it’s our job as parents to help them find it.

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How to Help Your Angry Child, Part 1

Anger in kids may be confusing, because parents don’t always understand where it’s coming from or how to resolve it.

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Offering God’s Hope to Families With Prodigals (Part 2 of 2)

Representing three generations of prodigals, Pastor Bill Putman and his son, Pastor Jim Putman, candidly discuss the difficult challenges they and their families have experienced, and offer practical advice and encouragement to families with prodigals. (Part 1 of 2)

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Offering God’s Hope to Families With Prodigals (Part 1 of 2)

Representing three generations of prodigals, Pastor Bill Putman and his son, Pastor Jim Putman, candidly discuss the difficult challenges they and their families have experienced, and offer practical advice and encouragement to families with prodigals. (Part 1 of 2)

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Rising to the Challenge of Parenting (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. David Clarke offers parents proven, time-tested strategies for raising children to become healthy, well-adjusted adults in a discussion based on his intriguingly titled book Parenting is Hard and Then You Die: A Fun But Honest Look at Raising Kids of All Ages Right. (Part 2 of 2)

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Rising to the Challenge of Parenting (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. David Clarke offers parents proven, time-tested strategies for raising children to become healthy, well-adjusted adults in a discussion based on his intriguingly titled book Parenting is Hard and Then You Die: A Fun But Honest Look at Raising Kids of All Ages Right. (Part 1 of 2)

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Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman Part 4

Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that’s not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Helping Kids Deal With Tragedy and Loss

A terrible accident showed the Bainter family how to help their son through tragedy and live with hope in a world where life isn’t fair.

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Decoding Communication With Your Children

Understanding neurological differences between boys and girls can lead to stronger parent-child communication.